Categories in Digha

Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairGas stationGas StationLPG conversionMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFuel supplierGas cylinders supplierImport Export CompanyWholesalersBag ShopClothing storesJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingCable CompanyInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesClubCommunity CenterGas CompanyGovernment OfficeHindu templeMosquesPublic BathroomReligionReligious InstitutionState Government OfficeTraffic OfficerCell phone accessory storeComputer Support and ServicesElectrical Repair ShopElectronics Repair ShopElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopSoftware CompanyConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentPaint StoreCollegeEducationEducational Institution
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Digha

Industry DescriptionNumber of Establishments
Hotels and motels638
Other accommodation269
Restaurants168
Shopping79
Travel agencies40

Digha Facts

Area0.8 km²
Population19,207
Male Population9,892 (51.5%)
Female Population9,315 (48.5%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+185.5%
Population change (2000 to 2020)+43.7%
Median Age26.6 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.4)
NeighborhoodsGobindabasan, Gadadharpur, New Digha, Palsandapur, Chanpabani
Local Time
TimezoneIndia Standard Time
Lat & Lng21.62776, 87.51965
Pin Codes721463

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Digha Population

Years 1975 to 2020

Data19751990200020152020
Population6,72710,63813,36918,36219,207
Population Density8,279.4 / km²13,092.9 / km²16,454.2 / km²22,599.4 / km²23,639.4 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Digha Population change from 2000 to 2015

Increase of 37.3% from year 2000 to 2015

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Digha+173%+72.6%+37.3%
West Bengal+87.1%+38.9%+18.2%
India+111.1%+50.6%+24.5%
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Digha Median Age

Median Age: 26.6 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Digha26.6 yrs26.4 yrs26.7 yrs
West Bengal26.9 yrs26.8 yrs27 yrs
India24.9 yrs25.4 yrs24.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Digha Population Density

Population Density: 23,639 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Digha19,2070.813 km²23,639 / km²
West Bengal97 million85,313.5 km²1,137 / km²
India1,307 million3,083,563.4 km²424 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Digha Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.

Neighborhoods in Digha

Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Digha

Area Codes

Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Digha

Pin Codes

Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Digha

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Digha

Human Development Index (HDI)

Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.

Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4

Digha CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Digha13,628 tn0.71 tn16,773.4 tons/km²
West Bengal140,075,161 tn1.44 tn1,641.9 tons/km²
India1,928,568,344 tn1.48 tn625.4 tons/km²
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Digha CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)13,628 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita0.71 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)16,773.4 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
DroughtMedium (7)
FloodHigh (9)
EarthquakeLow (2)
CycloneMedium (5)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
  2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
  3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
  4. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
  5. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.

Digha

Digha is a seaside resort city in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It has a low gradient with a shallow sand beach with gentle waves extending up to 7 km (4.3 mi) in len..

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